DHSS MO
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

OFFICE OF CHILDHOOD

GROUP HOME AND CENTER INSPECTION REPORT
Facility Information

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT RESEARCH MEDICAL CENTER

001767780

(816) 276-4888

2316 E MEYER BLVD
KANSAS CITY
MO  64132-1136

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHILDREN'S CENTERS LLC



 

DODD, JENNIFER DYAN

researchmedical@brighthorizons.com


BIONICA D SMITHJACKSON

6 WEEKS - 12 YEARS

132

GROUP HOME AND CENTER

48 CHILDREN IN THE INFANT/TODDLER UNIT; 24 CHILDREN UNDER 12 MONTHS; 84 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
 
Inspection Information

01/30/2024

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

UNANNOUNCED

COMPLIANCE MONITORING

2463274679


DocumentDocument-Date
SAMPLE WEEKLY MENU 06/25/2003
SAMPLE FORMS 06/18/2003
REGISTERING FICTITIOUS NAMES 04/22/2011
POLICIES 06/18/2003
LOCAL ZONING APPROVAL 06/18/2003
LOCAL BUILDING APPROVAL 06/18/2003
LLC OPERATING AGREEMENT 04/09/2010
LLC ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 04/09/2010
LINES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY 03/28/2003
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 06/18/2003
DISCIPLINE POLICIES 06/18/2003
DIAGRAM/OUTDOOR 09/30/1997
DIAGRAM/INDOOR 09/30/1997
DAILY SCHEDULE 06/18/2003
CHILD CARE PRACTICES 06/18/2003
DIRECTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS 10/18/2013
SAFE SLEEP POLICY 04/27/2018
APPLICATION 04/08/2019
STAFF SHEET 04/08/2019
CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING 06/27/2023
EQUIPMENT LIST 05/25/2023
LISTING OF CHILD CARE STAFF/HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 05/25/2023
FIRE/SAFETY INSPECTION 04/05/2023
ANNUAL DECLARATION 05/25/2023
SANITATION INSPECTION 04/03/2023




Inspection determined facility to be in compliance with licensing rules.
Open Violations: 5
NOTE
The licensee is responsible for compliance with all licensing rules, including but not limited to the rules listed on this compliance report form.
Attendance at Time of Inspection
Total Staff 21
Total Children 75
StaffChildClass AgeNote
2 7 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregivers Kim Rice and Taylor McSwain with seven children under -months-old
1 4 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Kristine Lindsey with four children under 13-months-old
1 2 INFANTS AND TODDLERS caregiver Cajuan Irvin with two children under 24-months-old
2 12 MIXED caregivers Misty Washburn and Regina Lucas with twelve children, two 2-years-old and nine 3-years-old
2 7 MIXED caregivers Catherine Kershaw and Jana Rizzo with seven children, five under 24-months-old and two 2-years-old
3 11 MIXED caregivers Glynis Floyd, Tonea McSwain, and Asti Barksdale with eleven children, nine under 24-months-old and 2-two-years-old (on the playground)
4 0 NO CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE director Jennifer Dodd and staff Monette Smith, Andrea Newson, and Antanae Lee with no children
2 13 PRESCHOOL caregivers Penny Wilson and Mya Smith , and diamond Scott with thirteen children, all-5-years-old
2 11 PRESCHOOL caregivers Michelle Goetz and Vanessa Langford with eleven children, all 3-to-4-years-old
2 8 TWO YEAR OLDS caregivers Rameshia Charles and Cynthia Foss with eight children, all 2-years-old

 
5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (B) states: Facility owner(s);
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the owner shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
Violation
The name, address and telephone number of the manager(s) was not prominently posted near the license.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.042 Licensing Process (13) (D) states: All manager(s) and/or member(s).
Correction Required
The name, address, and phone number of the LLC member(s) or LLC manager(s) shall be posted near the license.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Children were not restricted to approved space as evidenced by laundry room not locked.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (C) states: Children shall have no access to areas not approved for child care.
Correction Required
Caregivers shall restrict children to approved space.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
Violation
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: adult scissors, staple remover. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (1) (I) states: All flammable liquids, matches, cleaning supplies, poisonous materials, medicines, alcoholic beverages, hazardous personal care items or other hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.
Correction Required
Hazardous items shall be inaccessible to children.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
Violation
The ceilings located in all bathrooms and rooms 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 was/were not clean as evidenced by dusty vents, fans, and corner and stained tiles and vents.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by water hose not wrapped securely around holder and holder not secure .
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
Violation
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by sandbox cover had standing water on it.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (6) (A) 4. states: The play area shall be safe for children's activities, well-maintained, free of hazards such as poisonous plants, broken glass, rocks or other debris and shall have good drainage.
Correction Required
The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
Violation
The walls located in rooms 5, 6, 8 (bathroom) was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue on windows, chipping paint, and piece of wall missing.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The walls located in rooms 7-10 was/were not clean as evidenced by bottom of doors and frames dirty.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

Violation
The floors located in room 8, was/were not clean as evidenced by stained area near desk area.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers (2) (A) 6. states: Walls, ceilings and floors shall be finished with material which can be cleaned easily and shall be free of splinters, cracks and chipping paint. Floor covering shall be in good condition. Lead-free paint shall be used for all painted surfaces.
Correction Required
Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.090 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials
Violation
 Provider Comments
Violation
Furniture/equipment, toy chair, in room 9 was not in good condition as evidenced by torn leather.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (1) (A) 1. states: All furniture and equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
The facility shall provide safe and clean furniture/equipment as required.

Correction Verification
Corrected on Site

Compliance Date
1/30/2024
Violation
Outdoor equipment, climber, in preschool playground was not in good condition as evidenced by broken and cracked windows.
Licensing Rule Reference
5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials (3) (A) states: All outdoor equipment shall be constructed safely, in good condition and free of sharp, loose or pointed parts. Only lead-free paint shall be used.
Correction Required
Outdoor play equipment shall be safe and in good repair.

Correction Verification
Submit Documentation

Compliance Date

5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.112 Staff/Child Ratios
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.132 Admission Policies and Procedures
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.142 Nighttime Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.162 Overlap Care of Children
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.172 Emergency School Closings
Not Observed
5 CSR 25-500.182 Child Care Program
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.192 Health Care
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.212 Transportation and Field Trips
Compliance
5 CSR 25-500.222 Records and Reports
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements
Compliance
5 CSR 25-600.040 Background Screening Findings
Compliance
RSMo 210.115. Reports of abuse, neglect, and under age eighteen deaths — persons required to report — supervisors and administrators not to impede reporting — deaths required to be reported to the division or child fatality review panel, when — report made to another state, when. —
Compliance
RSMo 210.211.  License required - exceptions - written notice of licensure status, when.
Compliance